OOC; Character survey [UNFINISHED]

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Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Eames is of average height, with a build on the wider side, making him look heavier than he is on occasion. He spends a good deal of his time doing cons in the real world though, so his weight tends to fluctuate depending.

2. How old is he?
It depends on the ID that you're looking at, but in reality he's 33.

3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
He's a sloucher, though if he has to he can straighten up damn well.

4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
He's in average health, with years of smoking and years of exercise balancing themselves out.

5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
He's surprisingly fluid in his movements, a necessity for any thief. It doesn't stop it from being a surprise to most, though.

6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
He's pretty damn attractive, but is very much a type. He can and has trimmed down before, but prefers to be on the bigger side, which isn't always appreciated.

7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
His skin is naturally pale, but he's been out and about in sunny places long enough to have a nice tan. He also has some scars from picking at pimples as a kid.

8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
Dark brown, thin, easy to control when he feels like it.

9. What color are his eyes?
Brown.

10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
Tattoos. Lots of them. [In relation to Tom Hardy's tattoos, they look the same from a distance but are different in their details]

11. What are his chief tension centers?
Shoulders and calves.

12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit?
Eames has a love-hate relationship with paisley. He knows how to dress to the nines, but chooses not to out of personal taste, instead going with what he would consider business or casino casual. Tweed jackets, a colorful button down and slacks on a normal day, but he does have his share of three piece suits. It's not so much about the outfit for him as the persona he needs or wants to convey.

13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
He's comfortable in them, but they aren't necessarily tailored specifically to him.

14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
It depends on what the job is, but he could dress anywhere from more casually to in a full three piece suit with a shave to compliment it.

15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
Commando or boxer-briefs. Usually the latter.


Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Higher than one would expect, but hoarse from years of smoking.

2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?

3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?

4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
He only really speaks English fluently, though he's been known to throw up a bit of French and German when it's needed. He tries to absorb as many languages as he can whenever he's in a country for a long enough time, as he's not a very good study and languages are immensely helpful in his field.

5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
For a con or a forge, if he has to. He's particularly good at accents where his language skills fail.

6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
Very good.

7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Surprisingly eloquent. He could, potentially, be speechless in the face of an incredibly pleasant shock. Potentially. He's also bad at knowing what to say to comfort somebody.

Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
Eames is very smart, but he didn't graduate from university or high school for a reason. He's an incredibly fast learner when it doesn't involves books and studying, preferring to diving in and getting his feet wet. He is street-smart to a fault.

2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
He generally thinks on his feet, but he won't be the first to make a rash decision.

3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?

4. What kind of education has the character had?

5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?

6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?

7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?

8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?

9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?

10. Which is his default: fight or flight?

11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?

12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?

13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?

14. What does he fear?

15. What are his hopes or aspirations?

16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?



Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.

2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?

3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?

4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?

5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?

6. Does he have other close friends?

7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?

8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?

9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?

10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?

11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?

12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?

13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?

14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?

15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?

16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?

17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?



Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?

2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?

3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?

4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?

5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?



Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?

2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?

3. Where does he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his home his castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he share it with others?

4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?

5. What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else?

6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?

7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?



Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:

1. Color? Turquoise
2. Smell? A strong cologne
3. Time of day? Evening and the wee hours of the morning.
4. Season? Fall.
5. Book? Slaughterhouse Five.
6. Music? Johnny Cash.
7. Place? Mombasa
8. Substance? Mercury
9. Plant? Iris
10. Animal? A bear.



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